Graciela Ybarra Chong, FNP-C
Graciela Ybarra Chong is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Brownsville, TX with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Graciela Ybarra Chong, FNP-C in person in Brownsville or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 12+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2858dNPPES updated 2018-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.88%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
24
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
73
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,361
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $289k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Graciela Ybarra Chong's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
5250 Ridgeline Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526-3882
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Graciela Ybarra Chong
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Graciela Ybarra Chong for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Brownsville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Graciela Ybarra Chong
Dr. Chong is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brownsville, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 621-0445.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Graciela Ybarra Chong
Practice Location
315 Jose Marti Blvd Ste a, Brownsville, TX 78526
Mailing Address
5250 Ridgeline Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526-3882
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